Birth Basics Workshop

An information packed 3 hour workshop covering the basics on important topics around labour and birth. This session is designed to give you and your partner a condensed introduction to this immensely transformative time in life. Our hope is that you will then be motivated to learn more about your areas of interest and approach birth with greater confidence and clarity.

Local resources and further education and support options will be discussed to help you decide on your next step.

Some of the topics discussed include

Birth and Pregnancy as normal life events

Birth and fear

Birth physiology 101 – the stages of labour

Your amazing hormones – your greatest ally for labour and birth

The importance of the birth environment – how to create calm in any setting

Coping techniques - Active Birth, Hypnobirthing and other great tools

Understanding Induction

Understanding Pharmaceutical Pain Relief Options

Birth planning – why and how, template provided

The role of the support person/people

Further learning and resources

Question and discussion time

Workshop Details

When

Sunday, June 24 at 12 PM - 3 PM

Where

CEA Office, Nightcliff Community Centre

Cost

If you are interested in attending the Birth Basics Workshop but have questions about the suitability for your due date, your support person's availability or combining it with other CEA workshops please email: info@ceadarwin.asn.au